50K
Course Map
The 50K starts and ends in South Pass City and runs clockwise. The course is a mix of single-track, double-track and dirt road. Runners will cross Willow Creek around mile 10.8.
An interactive course map is available here.
Elevation Profile
The 50K has a modest elevation profile. Runners can expect approximately 2,200’ feet of gain and 2,200’ of loss.
High Point: 8,178
Low Point: 7,313’
Average Elevation: 7,676’
Aid Stations
The 50K has four aid stations, including the finish. The average distance between stations is 7.7 miles.
Aid stations will have the “usual” assortment of sweet and salty foods — chips, cookies, bananas, watermelon, etc. — and, for later in the race, hearty foods, like soups and quesadillas. We’ll also have water, Tailwind and soda.
Cutoffs
The 50K has an 11-hour cutoff at the finish at South Pass City. Runners who take longer than 11 hours to finish will be welcomed with open arms but will not be considered an “official” finisher.
Drop Bags
50K runners may have drop bags at Sweetwater (mile 16.7) and the Finish (mile 30.9). Learn more about drop bags here.
Crews
50K runners are not permitted to have a crew. We want to limit the number of vehicles on the landscape.
Pacers
Pacers are not permitted in the 50K. Friends, family and spectators are more than welcome to spend the day at the Start/Finish area in South Pass City. Our schedule presents a variety of attractions for non-runners.